Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 8: EASTERN CONFERENCE The New Jersey Devils will clinch a playoff berth: If they get at least one point against the Boston Bruins (7 p.m. ET; NESN, MSG, SN360) The Ottawa Senators will clinch a playoff berth: If they defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, TSN5, RDS2) OR If they get one point AND any result in the Detroit Red Wings-Montreal Canadiens game (7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, FDSNDETX) other than a Red Wings regulation win OR If the Red Wings lose in any fashion The Washington Capitals (idle) will clinch the Metropolitan Division: If the Carolina Hurricanes lose to the Buffalo Sabres in regulation (7
Published: 04/08/2025
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